Obits

Obituary: Barbara Jane VanWestrienen, 86, of Kalamazoo

November 5, 2024

Barbara Jane VanWestrienen, 86, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Seminole Shores Assisted Living Center in Muskegon. She was born November 21, 1937, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Marsh and Betty Jane (Cunningham) Chapman. Barb loved helping others, and her career in home economics helped her share that by using her gifts and talents.…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Blackmer, 85, of Hart

November 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” Allen Blackmer, 85, of Hart passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Robert and Donna Blackmer, born July 28, 1939. He was the older brother of Sharon and Marcia. Bob attended school in Shelby until his parents purchased Blackmer Supermarket in Elbridge Township. He graduated from Hart High School in…

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Obituary: Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, formerly of Fountain

October 31, 2024

Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024 after a short illness. She was born on September 7, 1938 to Katherine “Kate” and Peter Bekkering. Marilyn married Duane Jack Baker on March 26, 1955. Together they enjoyed a life filled with adventures, taking their three daughters Brenda, Barbara, and Becky along for the ride. The family…

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Obituary: Cheryl Maxine Jobbins, 59, of Pentwater

October 30, 2024

Cheryl Maxine Jobbins, 59, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her home. She was born June 27, 1965, in Flint, the daughter of James and June (Spears) Barrett. Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family and grandchildren, but her paradise was…

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Obituary: Kandy Ann Miller, 64, of Walkerville

October 18, 2024

Kandy Ann (Epplett) Miller, 64, of Walkerville (School Section Lake), passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1960, to Eva Mae Bailey and Gilbert Leroy Epplett. Kandy enjoyed the beach with family and friends, traveling and adventures with her husband, planning and helping with many activities in her children’s lives. She…

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